For five seasons, Boles ran the store out of a kiosk. In 2009, the stock increased to the point that the store needed to move into one of the empty mall spaces. It now takes up 2,000 square feet of space, she said.

“It’s just grown every year,” Boles said about the full-line Christmas store.

In fact, the store is carrying more than 5,000 ornaments, which are the top-selling items, she said.

“We are known for our personalized ornaments,” Boles said.

Whatever relates to Christmas is probably in the store — even fully-decorated little trees that are ideal for small apartments or nursing home rooms.

“We’re a must-see store,” said Boles, who also owns Sonda’s Gift Gallery in the mall.

The shop carries a variety of hand-tied bows and makes custom and ready-to-purchase wreaths. It also carries large velvet bows for decorating lamp posts or window swags.

Boles is known for her monogramming skills. Any smooth-surface items in the store can be personalized, she said.

One can find hundreds of snowmen, Santa and angel items, metal yard décor, wreath holders, wall art and, well, just about anything related to Christmas — including a full line of holiday serving dishes.

“We have two styles of snowman swags that are really cute for this year,” Boles said.

Tractor Supply Company, based in Brentwood, Tenn., plans to open a new store at 1030 W. New Bern Road early next year.

Plans are to open the first week in January in the former Food Lion store, vacant since the 1999 flood caused by Hurricane Floyd.

The company will be renovating the store, which will carry lawn and garden and animal care products.

“As a growth-minded company, Tractor Supply Company is always looking for potential new store locations that are a good fit as far as the target market is concerned,” Rob Hoskins, the company’s media relations spokesman, said. “Concerning the location in Kinston, this is especially true in that the area was attractive due to the part-time and hobby farmers, and horse owners in the area.”

The 30,720-square-foot store expects to employ 12-17 full- and part-time workers, he said.